Re: UPS (Uninteruptable PSU)
 

I'd get one big unit. A word of caution, the APC calculator seems to be a little conservative in it's recommended sizes. Start-up current can sometimes be a lot higher, and you UPS needs to be able to handle it. If APC recommend a 650VA unit, consider something a little bigger. And the bigger it is, the longer it will run on battery.

I have 3 UPS's!!
2 x 1500VA (APC RS 1500) units each running a full tower with quite a few drives etc, and one 15" monitor on one too.
1 x 500VA (APC CS 500) unit running a 19" monitor, printer, scanner and my cordless telephone base station! (Losing the telephone when the power fails used to be a real bummer!)

I haven't bought these all at once, and if I ever need to replace them, I'd get one large unit.

Re: UPS (Uninteruptable PSU)
 

Well I feel a little silly recommending APC now as mine gave up the ghost this evening (and I only got it in February!)

Rang there US number as it was the only one listed on the box and they confirmed there is a fault and I need to contact UPS UK to get a replacement. Only problem is they aren't around until the morning so I've had to swap around a few cables to get my PC workings again. :(

Bluddy technology :mad: :(

Re: UPS (Uninteruptable PSU)
 

I have a BlackoutBuster 500VA (B10E2)from http://www.powerkinetics.com/ that I bought via www.savastore.com. It has a 2 year warranty, isn't american and has worked fine for the 6 months I've had it so far. £46.99, 500VA http://www.savastore.com/products/pr...10270962&pid=1

Re: UPS (Uninteruptable PSU)
 

Hi Thought id add my 2 pence worth...

Its worth doing a little research into each UPS before you buy.. they all work a little diffently... its to long to go into the main differences but www.howstuffworks.com has a really good guide on the different ones.

i always suggest going for one that will shut your computer down not hibernate, my SmartUPS 1000v from APC does exactly that to the server just before the battery dies.. normally about 30 mins I found it usfull as we live in a shared house on key electric so the power goes a couple of times a week.....

Its worth rmebering that surge protectors do just that they dont protect against brown outs (a drop in electricity) in the sam way a line interactive ( i think thats what they are called) UPS does...

Have fun..